Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 21 years of experience in international development, the expert excels in gender equality and socio-economic empowerment. She possesses strong skills in crisis management, strategic planning, organizational development, and partnership building. Previously held roles include directing program implementation and managing multidisciplinary teams. Career highlights include successfully coordinating projects across multiple countries, ensuring financial oversight and strategic alignment. Notable achievements involve managing a departmental budget averaging 6 million annually and developing risk management policies. Her background encompasses both local and international initiatives, contributing to substantial organizational growth and enhanced program effectiveness.

Project experience and donor exposure

Responsibilities have included extensive work in international development cooperation, focusing on project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building. Worked across diverse projects involving thematic areas such as governance and humanitarian relief. The expert has coordinated projects in countries including Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nepal, India, the Philippines, Haiti, Bolivia, and Peru. Her roles have involved strategic planning and developing partnerships with regional and international organizations, ensuring successful project execution and alignment with donor objectives.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in multiple sectors, including food systems and livelihoods, gender and human rights, public sector governance, organizational development, and disaster reduction and humanitarian relief, the expert has held leadership roles such as Director of Programs, responsible for strategic planning and program management. Her interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating digitalization in agriculture and developing infrastructure for rural development. Geographic experience spans various countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, where she has coordinated international initiatives and fostered partnerships to enhance sectoral outcomes. Her involvement includes managing development and humanitarian projects, providing her with deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development challenges.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, all of which are official UN languages, as well as Creole. These language skills have been utilized extensively in diverse international settings, including work in multilingual teams and in-country projects across various continents. Her proficiency facilitates effective communication and collaboration in international development initiatives, enhancing her ability to manage projects and engage with partners across different linguistic contexts. She holds a Master’s degree in International Management with a focus on international development from the Université de Sherbrooke in Canada. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, specializing in finance and economics, from HEC Montréal, Canada. Her academic journey also includes studies at the École Supérieure de Commerce et de Management (ESCEM) in France and the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) in Mexico. She is certified as a Certified General Accountant (CGA) by the Ordre des CGA du Québec.